Letters
July 15, 2026
One Road Authority is not enough
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The debate over Jamaica’s deteriorating roads risks reducing a complex problem to a simple institutional fix. A One Road Authority may improve coordination and accountability, but…
July 14, 2026
Letter of the Day | Health insurance: Rising premiums, stagnant benefits
THE EDITOR, Madam:
In a recent human resources class discussion, the topic of health insurance arose, and my classmates shared their experiences with a range of providers. Mine has been frustrating,…
July 14, 2026
Transparency strengthens parliament and public trust
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Former Constitutional Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte deserves commendation for her principled leadership as chair of Parliament’s Ethics Committee. Her position that…
July 14, 2026
Consider renaming Jamaica Constabulary Force
THE EDITOR, Madam:
There should be a simple but significant change by renaming the Jamaica Constabulary Force as the Jamaica Constabulary Service. Names communicate values, shape institutional…
July 14, 2026
Precariously predictable president
THE EDITOR, Madam:
It seems like forever that Donald Trump has bathed in the glow of klieg-lights, whether in his private, public or political life. From numerous well-publicised front-page…
July 14, 2026
Letter of the Day | Protecting gas station attendants
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The shooting of a female pump attendant during a robbery at a service station on Deanery Road in St Andrew has highlighted the danger faced by retail workers. Are service stations…
July 14, 2026
The saga of Hurricane Melissa insurance payout delays
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) stated in a recent public statement about insurance claims arising from Hurricane Melissa that as ‘part of its enhanced supervisory…
July 11, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s corruption problem is not hidden - it is tolerated
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The latest release from the Integrity Commission (IC) reflects that corruption in Jamaica is hidden in plain sight, and the casual way public accountability is treated as a…
July 11, 2026
Desperation driving nurses to leave Zimbabwe
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Nurses in Zimbabwe are currently facing a severe crisis characterised by extremely low pay well below the poverty line, intense burnout, and challenging working conditions. Their…